1975 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Opel Manta

To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Opel Manta.

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 (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ford Capri 1970 Opel Manta
Make Ford Opel
Model Capri Manta
Year Released 1975 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1196 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 61 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 985 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2440 mm


 

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