1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 457 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Belmont | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2838 mm |