1958 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Consul | Bellett |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |