1978 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 370 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Because 1984 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1984 Isuzu Trooper | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Mustang | Trooper |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |