1978 Isuzu Florian vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 750 kg more than 1978 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Isuzu Florian | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Florian | Comet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
