1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1958 Morris Isis | |
Make | Mercury | Morris |
Model | Comet | Isis |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |