1975 Ford LTD vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 505 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1994 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1994 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | LTD | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2740 mm |
