1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 255 kg more than 1994 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore. 1994 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fairlane | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4088 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
