1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1991 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1991 Ford Fairlane and 1991 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 31 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1991 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
