2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan 4 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 143 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1989 Morgan 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1989 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Crown Victoria | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |