1981 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 380 kg more than 1981 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. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Chevrolet Monza | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Monza | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |