2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 401 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
