1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Florian is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1981 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Florian |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
