1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1982 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Isuzu Piazza (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 500 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Isuzu Piazza (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 1982 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Festiva | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
