1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (224 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon. 1994 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Statesman |
Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |