1967 Isuzu Florian vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Isuzu Florian (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Isuzu Florian (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Isuzu Florian | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | Florian | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
