1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 41 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 210 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Monza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 43 L |
