2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Belmont weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1976 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
