1984 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 370 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1380 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 |
