1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 24 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 89 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Isuzu Florian (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Cortina | Florian |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |