1980 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Isuzu Gemini. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1980 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 58 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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Gemini. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Gemini. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1980 Isuzu Gemini has manual transmission. 1980 Isuzu Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Isuzu Gemini | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Isuzu | Ford |
Model | Gemini | Cortina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |