2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 601 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Morgan |
| Model | Mariner | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
