1997 Ford Probe vs. 1997 Holden Statesman

To start off, both 1997 Ford Probe and 1997 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1997 Ford Probe. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Statesman weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 Ford Probe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Holden Statesman (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Probe. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Probe. 1997 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Probe has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Probe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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