1958 Morris Isis vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Isis | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Morris | Ascari |
| Model | Isis | A10 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2636 mm |
