1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Belmont | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |