1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 203 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Vedette | Bellett |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |