1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1969 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1969 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
