1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 11 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 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 118 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona.
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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Belmont | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
