1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 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 135 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | Monaro |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |