1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, both 1977 Ford Taunus and 1977 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Isuzu Florian (97 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Taunus | Florian |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |