2005 Ford Focus vs. 1989 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (153 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 1989 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Focus | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
