2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 632 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Mustang | Minx |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
