1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 12 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Scorpio 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:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Scorpio | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
