1981 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, both 1981 Ford Capri and 1981 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 205 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Capri | Florian |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |