1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 27 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman.
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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Statesman |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |