1998 Holden Commodore vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore. 2000 Ford Mustang 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. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Commodore | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
