1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 540 kg more than 1964 Holden FB Special. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
