1957 Morris Isis vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 54 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 485 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Isis | 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Morris | Ford |
| Model | Isis | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
