1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1987 Opel Manta
To start off, 1987 Opel Manta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1987 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 Lincoln Continental | 1987 Opel Manta | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Continental | Manta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |