1976 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan 4 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1976 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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Escort | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |