1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1992 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1992 Ford Tempo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 1992 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (204 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo.

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