2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 Morris Oxford. 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 (343 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Crown Victoria | Oxford |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |