1985 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 7 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 305 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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Granada | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
