2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault R5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault R5 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 187 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault R5 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault R5 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 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | R5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 76 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |