2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1977 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1977 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1977 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1977 Morgan 4. 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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Morgan 4. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1977 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1977 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1977 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Grand Marquis | 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |