1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Cortina | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
