1956 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1969 Isuzu 117 is newer by 13 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 263 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, 1969 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1969 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | 117 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 58 L |
