1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |