1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,140 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 48 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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, 1971 Holden Belmont (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Belmont |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4140 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |