1990 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | F-350 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3967 mm |