1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | Monaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |