1990 Ford Scorpio vs. 1990 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1990 Ford Scorpio and 1990 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Statesman weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1990 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Scorpio. 1990 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Scorpio | 1990 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Scorpio | Statesman |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |