1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 379 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Thunderbird | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
