1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 89 kg more than 1994 Holden Statesman.
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, 1994 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Statesman |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |