1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1977 Isuzu Florian is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 45 kg more than 1977 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Zephyr | Florian |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |