1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1976 Holden Statesman and 1976 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Statesman | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
