1977 Ford Granada vs. 1972 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 77 kg more than 1972 Holden Belmont. 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, 1972 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.

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