2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 952 kg more than 1959 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Minor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
