1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (339 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |