2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 262 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 (356 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Ranger | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2830 mm |
