1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2006 MG TF
To start off, 2006 MG TF is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 MG TF (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 MG TF.
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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 2006 MG TF | |
| Make | Holden | MG |
| Model | Kingswood | TF |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
