1954 Ford Popular vs. 1972 Opel Manta

To start off, 1972 Opel Manta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Manta weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. 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, 1972 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.

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