1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 150 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |