2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1963 Holden EJ
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ.
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 F-150 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1963 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-150 | EJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2680 mm |
