1977 Ford Monarch vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,968 cc (8 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 355 kg more than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1977 Ford Monarch | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Monarch | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4968 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2329 mm |