1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 265 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1957 Morris Isis | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Falcon | Isis |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |