1981 Isuzu Florian vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1993 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Cougar (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 665 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, 1993 Mercury Cougar (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Isuzu Florian | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Florian | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |