2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 112 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 887 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.
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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Morgan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
