1986 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 9 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 158 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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 (258 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 258 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |