1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Sierra (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Sierra | 117 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |