1964 Holden EH vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 519 kg more than 1964 Holden EH. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden EH | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | EH | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2929 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2838 mm |
