1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford Cortina 1980 Holden Commodore
Make Ford Holden
Model Cortina Commodore
Year Released 1972 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 3298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 56 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2670 mm