2000 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ranger (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 72 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger.
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, 2000 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Ranger | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |