1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 403 kg more than 1956 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 1956 Morris Isis | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Crown Victoria | Isis |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |