1975 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 85 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Escort | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
