1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 5 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 140 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Aerostar | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Aerostar | Commodore |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |