1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Minx. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1963 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1963 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Fairlane | Minx |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |
