1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 622 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 2005 Lincoln Town Car 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. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Kingswood | Town Car |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 326 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |