1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1979 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1979 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
| Model | F355 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
