2000 Ford Puma vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 20 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Because 1980 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Puma | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |