1957 Ford 17M vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | 17M | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 326 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |