1958 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 19 kg more than 1968 Isuzu 117.
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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Consul | 117 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 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 | 1089 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
