2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 23 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster 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) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | ST 460 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |