1977 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 487 kg more than 1978 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Granada | Bellett |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |