2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 277 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1979 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Ranger | Florian |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1025 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |