1958 Ford 17 vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
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 Gemini (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1979 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | 17 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |