1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1969 Ford GT 40 and 1969 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 155 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (213 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford GT 40 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | GT 40 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 213 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |