2008 Ford Territory vs. 1977 Opel Monza

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 619 kg more than 1977 Opel 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 1977 Opel Monza
Make Ford Opel
Model Territory Monza
Year Released 2008 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2968 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 180 HP
Torque 380 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 69.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1
Top Speed 180 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1397 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 50 L


 

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