1974 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1974 Ford Granada and 1974 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 213 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Belmont |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |