1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 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 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Monaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 213 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |