1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 41 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore. 1982 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
