1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 1986 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Falcon | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |