1971 Opel Manta vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1971 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 550 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Manta. 2000 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Manta | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Manta | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |