1968 Isuzu Florian vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1968 Isuzu Florian and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu Florian | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Florian | 280 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2744 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
