2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore 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 163 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 773 kg more than 1998 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-150 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2950 mm |
