1985 Holden Drover vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Drover would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Drover | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Drover | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2560 mm |
