1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 396 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | FC |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
