1960 Holden FC vs. 1958 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1960 Holden FC is newer by 2 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 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FC (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FC should accelerate faster than 1958 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FC weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1960 Holden FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1958 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | FC | Minx |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
