1978 Ford Escort vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 938 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 120 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1978 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Minor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
