1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 840 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Minor |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
