1990 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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