1995 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1995 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1276 kg more than 1995 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Commodore. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1995 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1995 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Holden Commodore | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | Expedition |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3327 mm |