2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Monza would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1986 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Monza weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1986 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | F-150 | Monza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
