1978 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Trooper (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 720 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Escort. 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, 1984 Isuzu Trooper (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1984 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
