2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |