1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 285 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |