1951 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu 117 (72 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 1979 Isuzu 117 (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Consul | 117 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |