1957 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1969 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu Bellett (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 140 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Isuzu Bellett (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1969 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Consul | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
