1969 Ford 17 vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 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 41 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 25 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, 1978 Opel Manta (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford 17 | 1978 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Manta |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |