1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 484 kg more than 1981 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |