1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 476 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Because 1984 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1984 Isuzu Trooper | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Falcon | Trooper |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |