1977 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, both 1977 Ford Granada and 1977 Holden Kingswood were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 37 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada 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:
1977 Ford Granada | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |