1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 Holden Statesman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 650 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Corsair | Statesman |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |