1999 Ford O21 C vs. 1999 Holden Berlina

To start off, both 1999 Ford O21 C and 1999 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1999 Ford O21 C. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford O21 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 332 kg more than 1999 Ford O21 C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford O21 C, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford O21 C. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford O21 C.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ford O21 C 1999 Holden Berlina
Make Ford Holden
Model O21 C Berlina
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 5664 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 128 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 3610 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2800 mm


 

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