2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 900 kg more than 2004 Holden Monaro. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Expedition | 2004 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Expedition | Monaro |
Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2800 mm |