1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 605 kg more than 1977 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Fairlane | Florian |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
