1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (113 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 92 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (213 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.

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