1986 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 214 kg more than 1986 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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