1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1986 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1986 Ford Aerostar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 40 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (160 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Kingswood | 1986 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Kingswood | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |