1976 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 425 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. 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, 1977 Opel Monza (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Monza |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |