1971 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Morgan 4

To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Morgan 4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.

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