2005 Mercury Sable vs. 1967 Morgan 4

To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 911 kg more than 1967 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 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 1967 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable, 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 Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1967 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1967 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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