1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 315 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Corsair | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
