1958 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1976 Holden Belmont is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Belmont weights approximately 236 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. 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, 1976 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1976 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
