1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 690 kg more than 1963 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1963 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Crown Victoria | Bellett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |