2012 Ford Expedition vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 41 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1971 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Expedition | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2830 mm |
