1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1963 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Minx is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1963 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1963 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Prefect | Minx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
