1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 525 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Fairlane | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
