2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1428 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-150 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2410 mm |
