1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1982 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1982 Holden Statesman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1982 Holden Statesman. (170 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 760 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.

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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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