1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 57 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 1979 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Corsair | Gemini |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |