1979 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 276 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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:
1979 Chevrolet Monza | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Monza | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |