1962 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1964 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Isuzu Bellel (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 548 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1964 Isuzu Bellel (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1964 Isuzu Bellel | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Consul | Bellel |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |