1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 704 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Falcon | Bellett |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |