1995 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 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 1968 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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