2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1961 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
