1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 137 kg more than 1979 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1979 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Cortina | Bellett |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |