2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 689 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-150 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2800 mm |
