2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 27 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Belmont |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |