1978 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 3 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (100 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 780 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Capri | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
