2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 545 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Holden EH is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Holden EH. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Five Hundred | EH |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
