1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1998 Holden Statesman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Statesman weights approximately 100 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, 1998 Holden Statesman (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 1998 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Falcon | 1998 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Statesman |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |