1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Isuzu Florian
To start off, both 1970 Ford Taunus and 1970 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu Florian (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Isuzu Florian.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1970 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Taunus | Florian |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
