1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1955 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1955 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
