1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner

To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 31 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (201 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 134 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont. 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, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 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 (357 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.

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