1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 260 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Maverick | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Maverick | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
