1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Opel Monza
To start off, 1979 Opel Monza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Monza weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1979 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Corsair | Monza |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |