1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Statesman weights approximately 615 kg more than 1979 Ford Cortina. 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (401 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina. 1992 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Cortina | 1992 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Cortina | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
