1956 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 23 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 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu 117 (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 348 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, 1979 Isuzu 117 (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | 117 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 56 L |
