1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 420 kg more than 1985 Isuzu Piazza.
Because 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Isuzu Piazza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Isuzu Piazza has manual transmission. 1985 Isuzu Piazza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Isuzu Piazza | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Crown Victoria | Piazza |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |