2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 4,140 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 18 kg more than 2001 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.

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