1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Opel Manta
To start off, 1977 Opel Manta is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 155 kg more than 1977 Opel Manta.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Manta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |