1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 180 kg more than 1958 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, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Prefect | Bellett |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |