1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Falcon | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Statesman |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |