1975 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 1 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 28 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 302 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. 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 (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Belmont |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |