1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Monaro | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |