1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 93 kg more 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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