1965 Holden EH vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1671 kg more than 1965 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | EH | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |