1984 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 85 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1958 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Capri | Isis |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
