1953 Ford Popular vs. 1960 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1960 Isuzu Minx is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 295 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1960 Isuzu Minx (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Popular | 1960 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Popular | Minx |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
