1967 Holden HR vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | HR | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
