1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1987 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Isuzu Trooper (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 595 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Cortina | 1987 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Cortina | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
