1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1964 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1964 Isuzu Minx is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 293 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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, 1964 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 1964 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Anglia | Minx |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
