2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 309 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 106 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 309. (115 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 995 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309, 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 309. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 309. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 309 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 309 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.
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2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 309 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2480 mm |