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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 202 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 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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