Australia vs Australia — 1962 vs 1988
| Cortina GT500 | Falcon EA-EL EB GT 5.0 V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 4,089 cc | 4,942 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 9.0 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 115 mph | 143 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 16.5 sec | 15.3 sec |
| Weight | 2,425 lbs | 3,505 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm | 2,778 mm |
| Length | 4,340 mm | 4,896 mm |
| Value (Excellent) | $45,000 | $40,000 |
| Collectibility | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Rarity | 5/10 | 5/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1962 Ford Australia Cortina GT500 brings lighter weight, better value to the table, and the 1988 Ford Australia Falcon EA-EL EB GT 5.0 V8 answers with more power, quicker acceleration, higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Ford Australia has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1962 Ford Australia Cortina GT500 with the 1988 Ford Australia Falcon EA-EL EB GT 5.0 V8 highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. The 1988 Ford Australia Falcon EA-EL EB GT 5.0 V8 holds a clear advantage in raw power with 220 hp compared to 175 hp, a 45-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Ford Australia Cortina uses a Inline-6 OHV Crossflow displacing 4,089 cc, while the Ford Australia Falcon EA-EL relies on a V8 OHV with 4,942 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1988 Ford Australia Falcon EA-EL EB GT 5.0 V8 edges ahead at 7.2 seconds versus 9.0 seconds. The Ford Australia Cortina carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 1080 lbs lighter. Each of these machines offers a unique window into the era that produced it, making both worthy of consideration by collectors and drivers alike.