1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 145 kg more than 1968 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, 1959 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Corsair | Minx |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |