1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Florian is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 1981 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Cortina | Florian |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
