1986 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 545 kg more than 1986 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 Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Commodore | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Commodore | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
