1977 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 2 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 Holden Belmont.
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, 1975 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1975 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Belmont |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |