1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Holden | Marcos |
| Model | Belmont | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
