1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 417 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Monaro | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 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 |
