1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (221 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |