1994 Ford Aspire vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Ford Aspire is newer by 10 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aspire. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Aspire | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Aspire | Commodore |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |