2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 113 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | F-350 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2670 mm |