1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 Holden EJ
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 341 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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 (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1963 Holden EJ | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | EJ |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |