1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 4 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1978 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Manta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |