1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Belmont | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |