1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1975 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1975 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1975 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Prefect | Bellett |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |