1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 215 kg more than 1969 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
