1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 52 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Monza |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
