2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1979 Renault 14
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 14 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1979 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 967 kg more than 1979 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 14, 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 14. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 14 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1979 Renault 14 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | 14 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |