1986 Ford Granada vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 27 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Ford Granada (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Granada | Minx |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
