1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Holden FC
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 205 kg more than 1960 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1960 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | FC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
