1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1988 Ford Fairlane and 1988 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
