1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 89 kg more than 1979 Isuzu 117. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Mustang | 117 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |