1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 445 kg more than 1986 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |