1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 89 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | 12 M | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
