1957 Ford Zodiac 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 Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 132 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Zodiac | 1983 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zodiac | Monza |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
