1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 216 kg more than 1977 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Scorpio | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |