1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1971 Ford Mustang and 1971 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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 (490 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Monaro |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 490 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |