1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 kg more than 1999 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
