1958 Ford 17 vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1977 Isuzu Florian is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 90 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, 1977 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1977 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | 17 | Florian |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |