1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 445 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Belmont | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
