1979 Ford LTD vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 396 kg more than 1968 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | LTD | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
