1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M 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 62 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 12 M weights approximately 110 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. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 12 M 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:
1958 Ford 12 M | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 12 M | Monza |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |