2003 Ford 427 vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 46 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 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | 427 | Isis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
