1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 276 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |