1963 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellel | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Bellel | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
