1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 143 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1956 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Scorpio | Isis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
