1971 Opel Manta vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 372 kg more than 1971 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Manta | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Model F |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
