1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1970 Isuzu 117 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu 117 (120 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1970 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1970 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Corsair | 117 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |