1963 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 156 kg more than 1963 AC Aceca.
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, 1963 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1978 Opel Manta | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Manta |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
