1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1969 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1989 Ford Fiesta is newer by 20 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 675 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 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 1969 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (86 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.

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