1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 415 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | GT 40 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
