1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 930 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Monterey | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Monterey | Manta |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |