1982 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 391 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.

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