1969 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |