1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 523 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Gran Torino | Monza |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |