2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.

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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.

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