1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 530 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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