1970 Opel Manta vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 629 kg more than 1970 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Manta | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Manta | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2911 mm |
