1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 39 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 224 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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, 2013 Ford Transit Connect, 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Belmont | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1589 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2911 mm |