2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 37 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | F-150 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2830 mm |