1996 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1996 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 184 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Holden Statesman | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Statesman | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2838 mm |
