1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr 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 55 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 460 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Zephyr | Monza |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |
