2004 Ford F-150 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Holden Belmont (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-150 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2830 mm |
