1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Falcon | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
