1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1966 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1966 Isuzu Bellel. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 600 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Isuzu Bellel. (159 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1966 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Falcon | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1300 kg |
