1985 Holden Statesman vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Statesman weights approximately 222 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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, 1985 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Statesman | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Statesman | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
