1996 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Opel Monza

To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 196 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Opel Monza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Opel Monza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.

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