1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Opel Manta
To start off, 1972 Opel Manta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Manta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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, 1972 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1972 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Manta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2440 mm |
