1961 AC Ace vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Florian is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 212 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Florian. 1981 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1961 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | AC | Isuzu |
Model | Ace | Florian |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |