1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |