1959 Ford Popular vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. 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 (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Popular | Bellett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |