1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1976 Holden Belmont is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 259 kg more than 1976 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1976 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Belmont |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |