2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1971 Holden Belmont

To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 33 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1921 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Belmont. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.

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