1977 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 87 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Escort | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |