1957 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 509 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1983 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Monza |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |