1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 76 kg more than 1963 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Taunus | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
