2006 Ford Freestar vs. 1986 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1986 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 431 kg more than 1986 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 1986 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Freestar | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
