1958 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 24 kg more than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Consul | Manta |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |