1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1969 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu Bellett (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 314 kg more than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Zephyr | Bellett |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |