Ford Thunderbird (1983 – 1988) vs Opel Monza (1983 – 1987): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 180 hp. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 215 km/h. The Opel Monza is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,606 kg. At 5,047 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 328 mm longer than the Opel Monza.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1983 – 1988
|
Opel
Monza
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1988 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 112 – 190 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 278 – 292 Nm | 248 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 235 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,047 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,339 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,606 kg | 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.