1963 Holden EJ vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 446 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | EJ | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
