1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 36 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 745 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 (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Kingswood | F-150 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |