1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 538 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Anglia | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Anglia | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
