1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (109 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 562 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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 (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Anglia | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |