2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 977 kg more than 1953 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (275 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | Juva |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 45 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |