1976 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 31 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.

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