1963 Holden EJ vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 496 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | EJ | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |
