1981 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Statesman |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |