2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 815 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Morgan 4 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 2002 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager, 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2002 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Villager | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |