1975 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 30 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 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Escort | 44 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
