1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Monaro |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |