1977 Ford Monarch vs. 1977 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1977 Ford Monarch and 1977 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Monarch weights approximately 300 kg more than 1977 Opel Rekord.
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. 1977 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Monarch | 1977 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Monarch | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4122 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
