1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri is newer by 16 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Belmont | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |