1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Commodore |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |