1953 Holden FX vs. 1982 Opel Manta

To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 95 kg more than 1953 Holden FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX.

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