1999 Ford Telstar vs. 1971 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1999 Ford Telstar is newer by 28 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar, 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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