1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 14 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Scorpio | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
