1977 Opel Monza vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 183 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Monza | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Monza | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
