2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 78 kg more than 1980 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Commodore |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |