1957 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 509 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
