1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina 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 10 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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 (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Monza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
