1979 Ford Monarch vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, both 1979 Ford Monarch and 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Monarch weights approximately 500 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
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 Monarch has automatic transmission and 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus has manual transmission. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Monarch | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Monarch | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4122 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
