2005 Morgan 44 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 44 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1756 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Morgan | Ford |
| Model | 44 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
