1980 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Ford Escort (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1970 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Escort | Minor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |