2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 16 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 4 kg more than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Transit Connect | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
