1979 Ford LTD vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 8 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 256 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | LTD | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
