2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 875 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-150 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2800 mm |
