1996 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Ranger | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Commodore |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |