2001 Ford 49 vs. 1976 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 237 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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