2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang 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 36 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 38 kg more than 2005 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.

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