2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 263 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Ranger | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
