2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Thalia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | Thalia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |