1969 Holden Belmont vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta

To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 43 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 2,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta.

Because 1969 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta.

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