1976 Morgan 4 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2190 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1976 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Morgan 4 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Morgan | Ford |
Model | 4 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |