1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |