2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1964 Holden EJ
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EJ would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EJ weights approximately 164 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 1964 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | E-150 | EJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
