1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1959 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1959 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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