1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 730 kg more than 1996 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1996 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Crown Victoria | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |