2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 1975 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman.

Because 2005 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.

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