1970 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1970 Isuzu Bellett and 1970 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 666 kg more than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Isuzu Bellett | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Bellett | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1471 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
