1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 377 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Monaro | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1757 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 |