1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 890 kg more than 1963 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1963 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Crown Victoria | Minor |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |