1965 Holden EH vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1467 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | EH | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3023 mm |
