1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 160 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Manta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |