2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 186 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1395 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
