1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 124 kg more than 1983 Opel Monza. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 1983 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Monza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
