1981 Holden Statesman vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Statesman | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Statesman | Econovan |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5041 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |