1967 Isuzu Florian vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Isuzu Florian (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (80 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Isuzu Florian (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Isuzu Florian | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Isuzu | Opel |
Model | Florian | Ascona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1816 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |