1986 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 470 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
