1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
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, 1974 Holden Torana (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1974 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Torana |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |