1981 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 10 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Granada | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
