1968 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, 1986 Opel Monza is newer by 18 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1986 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1986 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Monza |
Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |