1960 Holden FC vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 595 kg more than 1960 Holden FC. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1960 Holden FC has manual transmission. 1960 Holden FC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | FC | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
