1979 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Monza and 1979 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 176 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
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. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Monza | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Monza | Capri |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |