1972 Ford Torino vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 652 kg more than 1970 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 Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Torino | Manta |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |