1974 Holden Torana vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 23 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (216 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 1993 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. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Torana | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1530 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 |
