1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 650 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Bellett | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1469 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
