1984 Ford GT vs. 1976 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Belmont weights approximately 195 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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, 1976 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1976 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | GT | Belmont |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |