1979 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 225 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1958 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Escort | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
