1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 729 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Isuzu Bellett | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Isuzu | Lincoln |
Model | Bellett | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |