1978 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 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 1,796 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 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 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 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Escort | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 938 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 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
