1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 759 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1963 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1963 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Isuzu | Ford |
Model | Bellett | Falcon |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1818 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |