2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2011 Renault Twingo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 176 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 777 kg more than 2011 Renault Twingo. 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, 2011 Renault Twingo, 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Twingo 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 | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
