1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 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 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 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 314 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Monaro | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2838 mm |