1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 111 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
