1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1956 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 502 kg more than 1956 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1956 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Fairlane | Minx |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
