1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 155 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1969 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Belmont | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |