1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
