1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
