2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 108 kg more than 1979 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |