1975 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1982 Isuzu Florian (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Escort | Florian |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |