1964 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Isuzu Bellel. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1964 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Isuzu Bellel. (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Isuzu Bellel | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Bellel | Comet |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
