2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon 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 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 121 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5024 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1460 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |