1997 Ford Ranger vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 15 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Ranger | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |