2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford FPV BF GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | FPV BF GT | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |