1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4.
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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1971 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1971 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Grand Marquis | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |