1968 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu Bellett (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 274 kg more than 1968 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu Bellett | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Bellett | Comet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
