2012 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 815 kg more than 1982 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Crown Victoria | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Crown Victoria | Florian |
Year Released | 2012 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |