1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Morgan 44
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 952 kg more than 2006 Morgan 44. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2006 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2006 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Grand Marquis | 44 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |