2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 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 F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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 F-150.
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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | F-150 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2830 mm |