1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1976 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 194 kg more than 1976 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1976 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Falcon | Bellett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |