1971 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 560 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |
