1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1964 Isuzu Minx | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Cortina | Minx |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |