1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Statesman |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2900 mm |