1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 665 kg more than 1970 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Corsair | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
