1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Cortina | Minx |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
