1972 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1972 Ford Escort and 1972 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Statesman (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Statesman weights approximately 480 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort. 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, 1972 Holden Statesman (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1972 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | Statesman |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2900 mm |