1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 289 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Isuzu Bellett | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Bellett | Comet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |