1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 328 kg more than 2005 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | Monaro | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5024 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
