1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Corsair | Commodore |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |