1986 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 130 kg more than 1986 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, 1958 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Mustang | 1958 Morris Isis | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Isis |
Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 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 |