1964 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 124 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul. 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, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 1979 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Consul | Bellett |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |