1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 295 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Corsair | Monaro |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |