1954 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 139 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1979 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Consul | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
