1988 Isuzu Piazza vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 353 kg more than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Isuzu Piazza | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Isuzu | Ford |
| Model | Piazza | Escape |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
