2006 Ford Territory vs. 1957 Morris Isis

To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 49 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 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 91 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.

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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis. 2006 Ford Territory 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. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Territory 1957 Morris Isis
Make Ford Morris
Model Territory Isis
Year Released 2006 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2639 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 79.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2470 mm


 

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