1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus.
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. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Taunus | EH |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
