1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 187 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Sierra | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
