1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Holden FB Special. 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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | FB Special |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |