1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Falcon | Monaro |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |