1969 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1969 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 692 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Isuzu Bellett | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Bellett | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |