1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 665 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Belmont |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1365 kg |