1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Belmont |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |