1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 300 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Bellett | Comet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |