1994 Ford Windstar vs. 1981 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1994 Ford Windstar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Windstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Windstar (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Windstar should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Windstar weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 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 1981 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Windstar, 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, 1994 Ford Windstar (220 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (141 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Windstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.

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