1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Maverick | Belmont |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |