1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 304 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1984 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Statesman |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |