1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 235 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
