1998 Ford Contour vs. 1970 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 28 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 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 51 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour, 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.

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