1953 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul 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) has 75 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 265 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Consul 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:
1953 Ford Consul | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Monza |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |