1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1800 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
