1978 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Belmont |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |