1979 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 564 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Monza | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Monza | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 179 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
