1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect 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 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Prefect | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
