1985 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Monaro weights approximately 550 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 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 1974 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1974 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.

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