1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1968 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 8 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu Bellett (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 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 16 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Isuzu Bellett (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1968 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Taunus | Bellett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |