1978 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1979 Isuzu 117 (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Capri | 117 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |