1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 40 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Monaro | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3967 mm |
