1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 74 kg more than 1984 Opel Monza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fairlane | Monza |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
