1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 68 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Sierra | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
