1962 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 160 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri.
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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Isuzu Bellel. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Isuzu Bellel. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1962 Isuzu Bellel has manual transmission. 1962 Isuzu Bellel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Isuzu Bellel | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Isuzu | Ford |
Model | Bellel | Capri |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |