1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |