1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 144 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet 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. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Monza | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
