1968 Ford 17 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1970 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, 1968 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Manta |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |