1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 45 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 (152 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1978 Isuzu Bellett has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | GT 40 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
