1953 Ford Prefect 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 Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 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 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 20 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 1977 Opel Monza (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 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:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Monza |
| Year Released | 1953 | 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 | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
