2004 Ford Focus vs. 1981 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (144 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 98 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 1981 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 1981 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Focus | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
