2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 437 kg more than 1974 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Monaro |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |