2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1968 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (443 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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