1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1977 Isuzu Florian is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1977 Isuzu Florian (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Taunus | Florian |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |