1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Holden Statesman. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Holden Statesman. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Statesman. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1974 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
