2008 Ford Territory vs. 1975 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman.

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 @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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