1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 10 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. 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, 1958 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 12 M | 1958 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | 12 M | Minx |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
