2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 857 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
