1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1985 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1985 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 482 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 1985 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1985 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | GT 70 | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
