1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 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 125 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 455 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1966 Holden EH | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | EH |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
