1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden EH would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 175 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | EH |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |