1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Holden Statesman

To start off, both 1996 Ford Mustang and 1996 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Holden Statesman. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Holden Statesman weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.

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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Statesman. 1996 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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