1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 150 kg more 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.
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1970 Ford Mustang | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Monaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 3032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |