1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 471 kg more than 1965 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | EH |
Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |