1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Bellel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina.
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, 1961 Isuzu Bellel (151 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 1961 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Cortina | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
