1976 Holden Statesman vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 222 kg more than 1976 Holden Statesman. 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Statesman | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Statesman | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2838 mm |