1994 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 18 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 606 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.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1994 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1994 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Holden Commodore | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | Taurus |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2868 mm |