1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Gemini would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 520 kg more than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Gemini. 1985 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Falcon | 1985 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Falcon | Gemini |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3705 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |