1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Taunus | 117 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |