1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 27 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Indigo | Belmont |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |