2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 1970 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2005 Ford Mondeo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 54 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo.

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