2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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 (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |