1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 32 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, 1982 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Zephyr | Florian |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1025 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 |