1984 Ford GT vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, 1986 Opel Monza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Monza weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1986 Opel Monza | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | GT | Monza |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |