1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1979 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 12 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 257 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford GT 40 | 1979 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | GT 40 | Bellett |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |