1973 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 53 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Capri | Monaro |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |