1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 447 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Holden Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Brougham | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2868 mm |
