2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1977 Morgan 4

To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 28 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1977 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1977 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 996 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.

Because 1977 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 1977 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Morgan 4. 2005 Mercury Montego 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. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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