1974 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 575 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Belmont | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Belmont | Familia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2200 mm |