2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1972 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Monaro weights approximately 368 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.

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 Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Monaro.

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