1973 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 34 kg more than 1997 Morgan 4.
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, 1997 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Escort | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Escort | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
