1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 99 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Belmont |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |