1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 30 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 221 kg more than 1957 Morris Isis. 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1957 Morris Isis | |
Make | Ferrari | Morris |
Model | Mondial | Isis |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |