1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 284 kg more than 1968 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (407 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont. 1968 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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