1980 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1983 Holden Statesman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Statesman weights approximately 845 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 1983 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1983 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
