1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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 (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Maverick | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |