1960 Ford Zodiac 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 Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 246 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 Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Zodiac | Bellett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |