1954 Ford Popular vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 545 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Popular | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
