1956 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1961 Isuzu Minx is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 213 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. 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, 1961 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1961 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1961 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | Minx |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| 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 | 31 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
