1971 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1975 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 263 kg more than 1971 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, 1975 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1975 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Belmont |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |