1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1964 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Morris Traveller. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 830 kg more than 1964 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Morris Traveller, 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Traveller. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1964 Morris Traveller | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Crown Victoria | Traveller |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |