1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 451 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Manta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
