1977 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 937 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
