1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M 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 121 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 12 M 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:
| 1959 Ford 12 M | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | 12 M | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
