2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1994 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | GT 500 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
