1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang.
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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1958 Morris Isis | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Isis |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |