1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 35 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Kingswood | F-250 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3967 mm |