1982 Ford Monarch vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1982 Ford Monarch is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 178 kg more than 1982 Ford Monarch.
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:
1982 Ford Monarch | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Monarch | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4122 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |