1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 583 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Gran Torino | Belmont |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |