1990 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 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 (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 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 (370 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Granada | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
