1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 126 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Thunderbird | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3275 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |