1968 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 15 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort 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:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Monza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |
