1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 3,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Sierra | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
