1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 192 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1970 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Anglia | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Anglia | Manta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |