2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Morgan Plus 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 1960 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, 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, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Morgan |
| Model | Milan | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
