1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 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, 1964 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden FB Special | 1978 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | FB Special | Manta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
