1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane.

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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Commodore. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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