1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1980 Isuzu Florian is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 121 kg more than 1980 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 1980 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Zephyr | Florian |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| 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 | 147 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 | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
