2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Holden Statesman weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Ford Falcon.
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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Statesman. 1996 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Falcon | 1996 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
