1986 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 111 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 124 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Ford Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Sierra 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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