2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 37 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 221 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 (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | F-250 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5733 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2830 mm |
