1993 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1993 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 315 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1993 Ford Escort, 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort.

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