1965 Holden EH vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 262 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | EH | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3193 mm |
