1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Holden FX

To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Holden FX would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 390 kg more than 1953 Holden FX. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX.

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