1970 Ford 17 vs. 1975 Opel Manta
To start off, 1975 Opel Manta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1975 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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1975 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17 | Manta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |