1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden EH would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 447 kg more than 1966 Holden EH. 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | EH |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |