1980 Ford Escort vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 349 kg more than 1980 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Escort | Six |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
