1968 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 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, 1968 Ford Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Escort | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |