2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 187 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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Ranger | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1115 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |
