2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1997 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1997 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 232 kg more than 1997 Holden Statesman. 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (369 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Statesman.

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