1978 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 174 kg more than 1984 Opel 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Granada | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Monza |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |