1975 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 Morgan Plus 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 Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Escort | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |