1972 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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, 1970 Opel Manta (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Morgan 4 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
