1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | 12 M | Belmont |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |