1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 123 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Mustang | Monaro |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 356 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |