1959 Ford Popular vs. 1958 Isuzu Minx

To start off, 1959 Ford Popular is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 215 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. 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, 1958 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.

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