2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1031 kg more than 2007 Morgan 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Morgan 44 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 2007 Morgan 44. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2007 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Mercury | Morgan |
| Model | Monterey | 44 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
