1968 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Escort | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
