1980 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
