2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 34 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.

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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (427 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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