1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 324 kg more than 1966 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, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia. 1984 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Anglia | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
