1978 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 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, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Escort | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |