1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 335 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1978 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | W 110 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
