1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (116 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 101 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |