2012 Ford F-350 vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini.
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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-350 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2410 mm |
