1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 179 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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Cortina | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
