2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Falcon | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
