1977 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 403 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1957 Morris Isis | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Escort | Isis |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |