1980 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 2,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 240 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus.
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:
1980 Chevrolet Monza | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Monza | Taunus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |