2003 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 510 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, 2003 Ford Mondeo, 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, 2003 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Mondeo | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
