1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Opel Monza
To start off, 1981 Opel Monza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Monza weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1981 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Monza |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |