1975 Holden Belmont vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 McLaren F1.
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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Belmont | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Holden | McLaren |
| Model | Belmont | F1 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
