1969 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 11 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Capri | Bellett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |