1985 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Morgan 4

To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 4 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. Both 1985 Ford Escort and 1981 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Escort weights approximately 420 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, 1985 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.

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