1968 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 154 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1978 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1978 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Escort | Florian |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |