1965 Holden EH vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 47 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1141 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | EH | F-150 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3670 mm |