1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Torana would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 264 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1975 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Torana |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |