1978 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Isuzu Florian. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Isuzu Florian (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1967 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Capri | Florian |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |