2008 Ford Territory vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 701 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Territory | Monaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2637 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |