1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu Bellett (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 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 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1969 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Mustang | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
