2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 49 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 327 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4.
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, 1956 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 1956 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | 4 | Isis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
