1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Luce | Manta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
