1976 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 1984 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
