1959 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan 44 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan 44 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. 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, 2007 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Escort | 44 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |
