1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. 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 31 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Belmont | Granada |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
