1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1981 Isuzu Gemini

To start off, 1981 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 12 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), 1981 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 55 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, 1981 Isuzu Gemini (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair. 1981 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. 1981 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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