1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1977 Isuzu Florian is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 515 kg more than 1977 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian. 1977 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Mustang | Florian |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |