1980 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1983 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 385 kg more than 1980 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, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1983 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
