1977 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 240 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 (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Taunus | Bellett |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |