2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Holden Belmont

To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 367 kg more than 1969 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.

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