1970 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1187 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Monaro | Expedition |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3023 mm |