1968 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
