1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang.
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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | EH |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |