1970 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1972 Holden Belmont is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 237 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1972 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
