1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Zephyr | Bellett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |