1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 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 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 345 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |