2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 430 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Mustang | Florian |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
