1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Cadillac | Isuzu |
Model | Fleetwood | Florian |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2510 mm |