1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 313 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1958 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1958 Morris Isis | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Cortina | Isis |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |