1989 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 344 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | F-350 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3490 mm |