1987 Ford Taurus vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1987 Ford Taurus is newer by 16 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 182 more horse power than 1987 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Taurus weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Because 1971 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 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Taurus, 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Taurus | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Taurus | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2511 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
