2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan 4 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 112 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 960 kg more than 1997 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 (343 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1997 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 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Crown Victoria | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |