1977 Isuzu Florian vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 755 kg more than 1977 Isuzu Florian. 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, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Isuzu Florian | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Florian | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
