1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
