1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett

To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 192 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. 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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ford Anglia 1978 Isuzu Bellett
Make Ford Isuzu
Model Anglia Bellett
Year Released 1966 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 37 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 70 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 738 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 3910 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2410 mm


 

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