1997 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1997 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1997 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1997 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | Expedition |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3327 mm |