2002 Mercury Villager vs. 1950 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Morgan Plus 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 1950 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morgan Plus 4. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1950 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1950 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 1950 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Villager | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1950 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |