1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1973 Holden Belmont is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 505 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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, 1973 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1973 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Belmont |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |