1982 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Morgan 4

To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Escort weights approximately 99 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Morgan 4 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 1981 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.

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