1977 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Belmont |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 937 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |