1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |