1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4088 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
