1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |