1957 Morris Isis vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 738 kg more than 1957 Morris Isis. 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Isis | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Morris | Mercury |
| Model | Isis | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2888 mm |
