2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1975 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1975 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1975 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
