2005 Ford Bantam vs. 2004 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Monaro weights approximately 484 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.

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