1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Commodore | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
