2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2001 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2001 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
