1974 Holden Torana vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
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, 1974 Holden Torana (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Torana | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
