2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 198 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | FB Special |
Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 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 |