1960 Holden FC vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 52 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 724 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC. 2012 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | FC | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
