1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Thunderbird | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |