1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 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 Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Manta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |