1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 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.
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 (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Monaro |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |