1952 Ford 12 M vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford 12 M.
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. 1979 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1952 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford 12 M | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | 12 M | Florian |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |