1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1962 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1962 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Isuzu Bellel (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 432 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1962 Isuzu Bellel (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1962 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Anglia | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2540 mm |
