2000 Ford Focus vs. 1970 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu Florian (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Focus weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Isuzu Florian.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 1970 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Focus | Florian |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
