1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 420 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (111 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Bellett | Comet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1469 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |