1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 180 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1978 Isuzu Bellett has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Taunus | Bellett |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |