1980 Isuzu Florian vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Isuzu Florian is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Isuzu Florian | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Isuzu | Marcos |
| Model | Florian | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
