2006 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Ford Capri

To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri.

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 Holden Commodore (290 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm). This means 2006 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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