2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 241 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.
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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Belmont |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |